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CMT Industrio™ Routing System. This table looks alot
like the one below but there are a few updates — namely the large insert plate. We
have taken this larger plate and made an "Insert Plate Garage" to hold 3
routers, one drum sander and the new CMT Pocket-Pro™ Joinery System. The
"garage" is used by Beth to make raised panels doors.
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"Garage" for CMT router table inserts —
This was a fun project for Beth and me to do. The idea came from the CMT
Pocket-Pro Joinery Sustem. It comes mounted on the large insert plate that is used by
CMT's new router table. Beth mounts 4 PorterCable routers to individual insert plates. The
"garage" holds these as well as the Pocket-Pro and an insert plate holding a
PorterCable random orbital drum sander. The garage makes a lot of cabinet making a whole
lot easier. Click here to go there.
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CMT Pocket-Pro™ Joinery System. This is a brand new
pocket hole drilling system designed by Marc Sommerfeld and made by CMT. What's best is
that it is precisionly mounted on an insert plate which fits into the new CMT routing
table (above).
Click here to go there.
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CMT Industrio™ Routing System. This is a new product
that is based on designs by Marc Sommerfeld — a true router/cabinetmaker pro. This
review is eleven pages and over 100 photos showing assembly, use and adding many add-ons
to make the whole setup a truly great shop work station.
Click here to go there.
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The CMT Dado Set is a superb combination of blades
and chippers and can make dados up to just over 3/4". It is available in 6"
and 8" diameters. In the woodshopdemos.com shop, we use the 8" set and get
superb cuts even in white melamine and low cost plywood.
Click here to go there.
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CMT
Locking Miter Bit —
The locking miter joint is a very strong joint when made
properly. This is the first of a number of articles making use of this great bit.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Locking Miter Bit "A Sure Way to Set It Up"
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Here is a one page summary on how to accurately set this bit up.
Click here to go there.
Here is another great use of the locking miter bit — legs. You can make
legs that are stronger than solid wood and may look better.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Drawer Lock Bit —
Deceptively simple, this bit allows you to make drawers with a tight fitting
rabbet. One bit is used for both drawer sides and front/backs. There is a little set-up
involved and then you can cut perfect drawers in minutes.
Click here to go there
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CMT Window Sash Kit —
I wasn't making windows but I used this router bit set to make a
Mission Style Mirror. Click here to go there
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CMT/Lonnie Bird Divided Light Set —
This is similar to the window sash kit but with some key
differences...mainly, you can use it to make divided lights in 4/4 stock — ideal for
kitchen/bath cabinets. We use it to make a Mission Style Mirror.
Click here to go there
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CMT/Sommerfeld Junior Raised Panel Set —
Maureen shows with pride the first raised panel she has made with
this great set. Click here to go there.
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CMT/Sommerfeld Raised Panel Set —
This is the finest of sets that allows you to make beautiful raised
panel doors even in solid oak with the smoothness that is needed — without sanding.
Click here to go there.
This is a different project — I am making cabinets for Debbie's kitchen
and use a new software program to spec out every dimension. I use it with the CMT
Sommerfeld Cabinet Making Set and got perfect results.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Reverse Glue Joint Bit —
Once you know how to set it up, this is a great way to edge joint
boards. Click here to go there.
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CMT Dovetail Set for Incra Jig —
I select a dovetail bit for use in the sliding dovetail joints that
will connect the legs to the table apron. Click here to
go there.
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CMT Incra Jig Router Bit set —
It is amazing how many great joints you can make with the Incra Jig and
the CMT Incra Jig Set. There is a choice of dovetail sizes and straight bits — enough
to make 44 different joints. Click here to go
there.
Here is the box joint — it is a good tight joint and a great way to
familiarize yourself with the Incra System. Click here to go there.
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CMT Slot Cutter for Biscuiting —
You don't have to have a biscuit machine to make great biscuit slots.
In fact, your router table may work much better — particularly for some objects, such
as large panels. Click here to go there.
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CMT Rabbett Bit and Bearing Set —
The rabbett bit's use is greatly increased by having the bearing set. With
this, you can adjust the rabbet depth as easy as swapping the bearing.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Tongue and Groove Set —
We use this matched set to join the case sides of the Grandfather's Clock
— a great way to cut dados that match each and very time.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Pattern Bearing Bit —
Here Maureen sets the pattern bearing bit for making chair legs. We use
this bit so often, it is hard to point to any one page. Proper use of this bit allows you
to replicate shaped parts quickly and easily.
Click here to go there.
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"Using Router as Jointer" with CMT straight bit
This is not a new idea, but many people think that it won't really
work. It works and it can work very well. Here I shim the split fence.
Click here to go there.
This photo shows the setup without using the split fence. Instead, I have
made a simple add-on fence with laminate on the outfeed side.
Click here to go there.
The new CMT fence system has two sets of spacers that allow you to "bump
out" the out feed side 1/16" or 1/32" - exactly.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Classic Ogee Bit —
It goes without saying, that a leading bit maker should have lots of
different shapes. Here I am using a small classic ogee bit to give the profile to the base
for the small clock cases. Click here to go
there.
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CMT Saw Blades —
I have always used the best blades in my table saw. It is safer and it
gets better cuts. I have two CMT blades that I switch back and forth — the 50 tooth
combination and the 24 tooth, thin kerf ripping blade.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Lonnie Bird's Crown Molding Set - a new product
from CMT. I used part of this wonderful set months ago in the making of the bar rail
(see below.) Now the 6 "upside-down" cutters are part of this kit — these
bits combine to allow you to make many different crown moldings. Here is my first use of
this great set. Click here to go there.
CMT Cove Cutter *new product* —
This is one very sweet new product from CMT. The cove cutter does just
that — cut coves, but the end result is so smooth, very little sanding is required.
Click here to go there.
In the lower photo, I have cut the graceful slope with the cove cutter and
now have the CMT Ovolo bit to round over the other corner.
Click here to go there.
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CMT Grand Rabbet Set —
This very complete set includes 16 collars. To keep them from
getting lost, I decide to make a simple box from wood I sliced from a fireplace log. I
should be simple and elegant — would you believe different.
Well, shortly after I started the box, CMT came up with the ultimate storage box for it
— in fact, it comes with new sets.
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CMT Tenon Maker
When you need precise tenons, use this
new CMT Tenon Cutter. It creates tenons from 3/16" to 3/8" thicknesses.
Click here to go there
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